Engineer Intern (Tesl Horizontal Career Path)

Salary : $56,617.60 Annually
Location : Lewiston, ID
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 19379 (8013&8014-D2-Lewiston)
Department: Idaho Transportation Department
Division: ITD D2
Opening Date: 05/10/2023
Closing Date: 6/13/2023 11:59 PM Mountain
Description
Do you want to make a difference and be part of an award-winning agency, dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in Idaho through transportation?
At the Idaho Transportation Department, every employee is critical to the mission and we strive to foster an innovative, collaborative workplace where employees can grow and do their best work.
The Idaho Transportation Department is looking to fill a key Engineering position in District 2, Lewiston, Idaho. The incumbent will be responsible for all aspects of the design and construction of highway projects, from inception to final completion.
You may apply via this announcement if you are interested in an Engineer Intern position (Starting Salary: $27.22) Please see the Minimum Qualifications (Licensure and Experience) listed below. If you possess a Professional Engineering license, please apply under the currentStaff Engineer announcement
Idaho Transportation Departments Engineering positions are part of the Technical Engineering Services Lead (TESL) Horizontal Career Path. Through on-the-job training, classroom training, achievement of team goals and agency goals, there will be opportunity to progress through the four step program. After successful completion of each step, wages may increase as outlined below:

• Engineer Intern - starting wage: $27.22
• Associate Engineer - starting wage: $30.42
• Staff Engineer - starting wage: $34.63 - $37.33
• Staff Engineer 1 - starting wage: $37.33
• Technical Engineer Services Leader - completion wage: $41.50

Technical Engineering Services Lead (TESL) engineers are considered fully competent professional engineers, capable of performing all the conventional aspects of engineering of the functional areas of responsibility of the discipline involved. Candidates will be expected to independently evaluate, select, and adapt situations, and modify techniques, procedures, and criteria to solve problems encountered. Some positions involve extensive travel and frequent overnight stays; being on call and responding to emergencies at any hour. The physical ability to walk over rough terrain, climb ladders and lift and carry equipment weighing up to 25 pounds is required. The ability to work independently with minimal supervision is a positive attribute.
Note: This position requires a driver's records check.
Example of Duties

• Plan, schedule, conduct, or coordinate detailed phases of the engineering work, as part of a major project or a total project of moderate scope.
• Perform work that involves conventional engineering practice but may include a variety of complex features, such as conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of conventional materials, and difficult coordination requirements.
• Requires a broad knowledge of precedents of the engineering discipline.

Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must meet one of the following criteria within 6 months of employment offer:
(One of the three bulleted criteria below must be completed before the start of employment)

• Certification by the Idaho Board of Professional Engineers as an Engineer-In-Training;
• OR Certification as an EIT from another jurisdiction that included graduation from a four-year engineering curriculum accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (EAC/ABET);
• OR graduation from a four-year engineering curriculum accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (EAC/ABET) PLUS verification that the candidate has passed the Fundamentals of Engineering Examination.

Valid driver's license is required for this position.
Supplemental Information
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Benefits:

• Flexible work schedule available to some positions for increased work-life balance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness - eligibility requirements may apply
• Accrue paid vacation every pay period which increases with state longevity
• Paid Parental Leave
• 11 paid holidays
• Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability insurance benefits, Flexible Spending Account
• Relocation Assistance available to some positions
• Defined benefits retirement plan (pension) through the Public Employee Retirement System of Idaho (PERSI)
• Optional 401K and Deferred Compensation plans with traditional and Roth options
• Eligible for Employee Assistance Program - Confidential support, information and resources for all of life's challenges

The Idaho Transportation Department may conduct verification of the information provided in your application, including validation of driver's license status, education, employment, and criminal history. Omission and/or falsification of information provided in your application will result in your removal from consideration for employment, appointment, or promotion.
This position may be subject to drug-testing.
The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.
The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email
Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.
Your Safety. Your Mobility. Your Economic Opportunity.
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If you have questions, please contact us at:
Email:
careers@itd.idaho.gov
Trouble Applying Call: Applicant Support Toll-free number: 1-855-524-5627
Monday through Friday 6:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time
EEO/ADA/Veteran's Preference
The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.
The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email
Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.
*Benefits may not be applicable for temporary or seasonal positions.
01
Do you currently have, or have the ability to obtain, a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

02
You must qualify under one of the below areas to be accepted for this position. *Your selection must be supported by your application/resume.A. Graduation from a four-year Engineering curriculum accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (EAC/ABET) PLUS within six (6) months of offer receive certification by the Idaho Board of Professional Engineers as an Engineer Intern OR,B. Certification as an Engineer Intern from another jurisdiction that included graduation from a four-year engineering curriculum accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (EAC/ABET); OR,C. Graduation from a four-year engineering curriculum accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (EAC/ABET) AND has passed the Fundamentals of Engineering Examination.If you have questions regarding your eligibility for certification, contact the Idaho Board of Professional Engineers at (208) 373-7210.

• Yes, I meet one of the above qualifications and the information is supported in my application/resume.
• I do not meet this qualification.

03
Extra Credit = PAVEMENT DESIGN.Do you have at least 9 credits of education related to pavement design, pavement analysis, and pavement management systems.

• Yes
• No

04
Extra Credit = TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS.Do you have at least 9 credits related to geotechnical design, hydraulics/hydrology, mechanical properties of construction materials, surveying, properties of soils, highway design and construction, or structural design?

• Yes
• No

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Extra Credit = BRIDGE DESIGN.Do you have at least 9 credits related to structural engineering such as: Reinforced Concrete, Structural Steel and Indeterminate Structures Analysis.

• Yes
• No

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